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Stanfield Bill that Would Promote New Jersey Historic Sites Clears Committee

Press ReleaseFebruary 28, 20230183 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jean Stanfield that would allow the NJ Historical Commission to establish a program to support historic sites was approved today by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

Bramnick & Bucco Call for Action on Legislation After Press Investigation Finds State Government Agencies Not Answering the Phone

Press ReleaseFebruary 28, 20230164 views

After a press investigation found that state government agencies aren’t answering the phone when people call for help, Sen. Jon Bramnick and Sen. Tony Bucco said it’s time to pass a bill that would help fix the problem.

Bramnick Bill to Teach Students How to Cope With Grief Advances

Press ReleaseFebruary 24, 20230131 views

Sen. Bramnick’s bill that instructs school districts to teach high school students about how to cope with grief was advanced by the Senate Education Committee.

Bramnick Bill to Protect People from Being Unknowingly Tracked Advances

Press ReleaseFebruary 24, 20230133 views

Sen. Jon Bramnick’s legislation that criminalizes the use of a tracking device or software to track someone without their consent was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Corrado Comments After Consideration of State Board of Education Nominee Removed from Judiciary Committee Agenda

Press ReleaseFebruary 24, 20230164 views

Sen. Kristin Corrado thanked Chairman Brian Stack after the nomination of Mary Bennett to the State Board of Education was pulled from the agenda of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s meeting on February 23, 2023.

Senate Republicans Set Priorities for Responsible Budget Proposal Ahead of Governor’s Speech

Press ReleaseFebruary 23, 20230172 views

With Gov. Phil Murphy set to deliver the annual budget message next week to the Legislature, Senate Republicans laid out their priorities for a responsible state budget.

As Whale Deaths Rise, Senate Republicans Call for Temporary Halt to Wind Farm Survey Work

Press ReleaseFebruary 22, 20230223 views

Senate Republicans are calling for Gov. Phil Murphy to temporarily halt wind farm development work that might be linked to a sudden spike in whale deaths around the Jersey Shore.

Testa Introduces Bill Package Aimed at Criminal Justice Reform

Press ReleaseFebruary 22, 20230123 views

Sen. Michael Testa introduced several criminal justice reform bills this week aimed directly at reducing crime, imposing harsher penalties for lawbreaking, supporting our police, and protecting all New Jerseyans.

Singer Calls for More Marine Wildlife Oversight

Press ReleaseFebruary 18, 20230189 views

Sen. Singer is calling for more oversight of marine wildlife after a ninth whale was reported dead along the New Jersey coastline.

Pennacchio: Does Anyone in Power in Trenton Give a Sh*t About Our Veterans Homes?

Press ReleaseFebruary 18, 20230175 views

A day after it was revealed that the State-run veterans home at Menlo Park was hit by hundreds of thousands of dollars of penalties for failing to care for its residents and putting their lives at risk, Sen. Joe Pennacchio asked if any of the Democrats in power in Trenton really care.

Committee Advances Testa Bill Increasing Transparency for Homeowners

Press ReleaseFebruary 17, 20230129 views

Individuals who are not licensed real estate agents will be required to notify homeowners of that fact before soliciting for a sale thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Michael Testa and approved today by the Senate Commerce Committee.

Corrado Bill to Encourage Participation in Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Approved

Press ReleaseFebruary 17, 20230146 views

Sen. Corrado’s bill compelling water companies to participate in the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program was approved by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Bucco Bill to Support Arts and Culture Organizations Advances

Press ReleaseFebruary 17, 20230129 views

Sen. Bucco’s bill appropriating $70 million to support arts and culture organizations was advanced by the Senate Economic Growth Committee.

Singer Introduces Bill to Provide Relief to Drivers with IBD, IBS & Crohn’s Disease

Press ReleaseFebruary 17, 20230152 views

Sen. Robert Singer has introduced legislation that would provide relief to drivers who suffer from certain bowel and gastrointestinal disorders.

Pennacchio/Bucco/Oroho Bill Providing $17 Million to Support Lakes Advances

Press ReleaseFebruary 17, 20230353 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio, Sen. Tony Bucco, and Sen. Steven Oroho to supply critical funding to maintain Lake Hopatcong, Greenwood Lake, and other lakes in the Highlands and Pinelands regions has been approved by the Senate Environment Committee

Oroho & Bucco Say Murphy’s Plan to Require Green Energy & EVs by 2035 is Extreme, Expensive & Totally Unrealistic

Press ReleaseFebruary 16, 20230292 views

Sen. Steven Oroho and Sen. Anthony M. Bucco blasted Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement that he is accelerating his green energy plans and will require the use of 100% renewable energy and electric vehicles by 2035.

Polistina Urges Gov. Murphy to Issue 30-Day Moratorium on Wind Development to Investigate Whale Deaths

Press ReleaseFebruary 16, 20230166 views

Senator Vince Polistina (R-2) sent a letter to Governor Murphy today to express concern about a rising number of East Coast whale deaths and to request a 30-day moratorium on offshore wind development activity to study if there is a link. The full text of […]

10th District Legislators Urge Murphy Administration to Halt Offshore Wind Projects

Press ReleaseFebruary 16, 20230217 views

In response to reports of a ninth dead whale washing up along the Jersey shore, Senator Holzapfel and Assemblymen McGuckin and Catalano have called on the Murphy Administration to halt all offshore wind projects.

Connors, Rumpf & Gove to Introduce Legislation Requiring Schools to Report All Assaults Resulting in Injury to Police

Press ReleaseFebruary 16, 20230184 views

In response to incidents involving the tragic death of Central Regional High School student Adriana Kuch, Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm/ Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove intend to introduce legislation that would require school officials to immediately report to the police any assault that results in the injury of a student.

Bucco Bill to Enhance Punishment for Auto Theft Crimes Advances

Press ReleaseFebruary 15, 20230142 views

Sen. Bucco’s bill that increases penalties for auto theft crimes was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

10th District Legislators Introduce Toll Relief Program Legislation for E-ZPass Commuters

Press ReleaseFebruary 15, 20230193 views

To provide some financial relief for commuters, Senator Holzapfel and Assemblymen McGuckin and Catalano have introduced a bill to appropriate $250 million to the NJTA and SJTA in the form of a toll relief program.

Stanfield Bill to Reduce The Human Trafficking of Women and Children of Color Approved

Press ReleaseFebruary 14, 20230241 views

Sen. Stanfield’s bill expanding the duties of the Commission on Human Trafficking to protect women and children of color was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Singer Bill that Would Increase Aid for Adult Day Care Services Clears Committee

Press ReleaseFebruary 14, 20230114 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Singer that would increase the adult day care Medicaid per diem rate was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Committee Advances Singer/Bucco Bill that Would Increase Funding for Cancer Research

Press ReleaseFebruary 14, 20230130 views

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Robert Singer and Anthony Bucco that provides more tax revenue from tobacco products to the NJ Cancer Research Fund was approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Bramnick Bill to Help More Victims of Stalking Qualify for Restraining Orders Advances

Press ReleaseFebruary 14, 20230180 views

Sen. Bramnick’s bill that allows restraining orders to be issued to more victims of stalking was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee.